PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS

GRADE A

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Overview

PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS in Harlem (North) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on April 17, 2025, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
2286 7 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10030
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
9 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04O

NYC Health Code Violation 04O

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04O to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS — Inspection Questions

Did PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS pass their NYC health inspection on April 17, 2025?
PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS passed with an A grade on April 17, 2025 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS have?
PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04O mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04O (NYC Health Code Violation 04O) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04O to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants